"...I
write with great sadness... Mick died peacefully at 9:00 tonight. -
Christine..."

Updates on Mick VranichMusician & Poet

Information alert:02/24/10 - Frank Callis reports,
Mick underwent back surgery yesterday, to reinforce a couple of injured
vertebrae. The surgeon reports that it went "better than anyone of us
had reason to believe". A second surgery, to add the final pieces, is
scheduled for Thursday. He is still somewhat sedated and hasn't been
moved yet. A CAT scan revealed no abnormalities in his head, meaning
that the swelling and bruising have subsided. Sherry appreciates the
incredible energy she is feeling from the community and thanks everyone
for the "mindblower" at the Old Miami Saturday night

02/17/10 -
Frank Callis reports:
I just spoke with Sherry again. The surgery to stabilize his vertebrae
did not happen when anticipated, but is expected later this week when
all the necessary elements fall into place. In the meantime, his body
has begun its own healing process and he is showing signs of
improvement. He is still being held in a semi-conscious state to
minimize his movements. As before, he will be moved to rehab once this
next surgery takes place. He won't be able to receive visitors until a
few days after his move. Everyone please remember the benefit for him
Saturday night at the Old Miami.

For those unable to attend, donations can be made by writing a check to
Mick Vranich
and sending it to:

Mick Vranich
c/o The Old Miami
3930 Cass
Detroit, MI 4820102/11/10
- Frank Callis
says: I spoke with Sherry a while ago. Mick is semiconscious and stable
but under morphine for pain and probably other sedation. Surgery was
performed to stabilize him Wednesday or Thursday. There is no
paralysis. He is to undergo more surgery tomorrow to stabilize two
cracked vertebrae in the middle of his back that could move later and
affect his spinal cord. She expects that he will be moved to the
Rehabilitation Center in the later part of next week and might be able
to receive visitors once he's there. It sounds better than our worst
expectations, but he's not out of the woods yet.

02/11/10
-
Christine Monhollen reports:
Mick Vranich was in a serious construction accident. I believe he
fell from some height, down stairs and maybe through a floor. His
condition is stable at Receiving Hospital (Detroit). I don't know
the extent of his injuries but I've been told there has been brain
surgery, broken bones and possibly, a broken neck. Please pass the
word to whoever should know, send love, prayers and good energy.